One-eyed cat abused in viral video ready for a new home

MARCELLO, the cat who was hurled over a fence in a distressing video that went viral in April, is all healed up and ready for a loving forever home.

RSPCA shared a photo of the moggy, now up for adoption, who was the subject of a horrific video showing a former Mackay man and his friends laughing as the cat smashes into the exterior brick wall of the neighbouring house.

"With the help of the public the offender was identified and has now been prosecuted," the RSPCA said.

While in care, Marcello visited the vet 27 times over two months, and he was treated for three bouts of stress-induced cat flu.

The third relapse included a consequent severe eye infection. After initial treatment efforts were unsuccessful, surgery was required to remove his infected eye.

Now, the RSPCA says, Marcello is ready to move on with his life.

"He's only just over one year old and he's looking for a quieter home where he can build his trust in the world again. With a little reassurance and time his bright and happy personality will shine through," his social media adoption ad reads.